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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena), What is the rank of India in the world in renewable energy (RE) job creation
A
1st
B
3rd
C
5th
D
7th
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -2022. India stands 4th globally in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity (including Large Hydro), 4th in Wind Power capacity & 4th in Solar Power capacity (as per REN21 Renewables 2022 Global Status Report).

Detailed explanation-2: -The share of renewables in total capacity expansion reached 81% in 2021, compared to the figure of 79% in 2020. The renewable share of total generation capacity rose by almost two percentage points from 36.6% in 2020 to 38.3% in 2021.

Detailed explanation-3: -Renewables 2022 Global Status Report (GSR): India Ranks Third Globally, After China And USA, For Total Renewable Power Addition In 2021.

Detailed explanation-4: -India is the world’s third-largest energy consuming country, thanks to rising incomes and improving standards of living.

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